Introduction to the Purine and Pyrimidine Society

Membership is open to biomedical scientists and physicians around the world. The benefits include regular information about research positions, travel grants for young investigators, and preferential registration rates at Symposia.

Information for the general public

In other sections of this web site we provide descriptions of some of the metabolic disorders that may arise from inherited variations in
our DNA. Some of these variations affect the way the body responds to drug therapy; some cause disorders including kidney disease and gout;
a small number of variations (‘mutations’) may have a serious impact on the way a baby develops, and may result in limited function in the brain or nervous system. You should consult your own physician for personal advice. Support groups for patients and families are also listed in this section.

Information for physicians

The European Consortium Directory of Laboratories contains the names and addresses of laboratories offering diagnostic tests for disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism.